JUN 18
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ACAPULCO CANTINA RESTAURANT AND BAR.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
5600 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 18, 2025 · passed
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12// NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
JUN 112025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2025
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: HAMBURGER, CHEESEBURGER, STEAK, AND MESANO MESO "MIXTURE OF ALL MEATS ON PLATE"). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
DEC 92024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1 DEAD COCKROACH UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST REMOVE. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE AND THREW AWAY DEAD COCKROACH.
FEB 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WASHABLE/DURABLE SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS WHERE CONSUMABLE ICE WILL BE STORED AT BAR AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN THE PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED UP BEVERAGE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →